Bitter CD – 1977

Very rare Bitter CD three-door hatchback coupe featuring a 230 PS (169 kW) Chevrolet V8 with a 327ci displacement, was built between 1973 and 1979. Bitter based his original CD designs on those of Frua, before making alterations closer to production. The basic design changes to Frua’s CD design vis-à-vis the 1969 Opel CD consisted of a truncated rear end, modified windshield and less chrome application. Dave Holls and Opel’s design team supplemented the design with a small front spoiler, larger grille, higher bumper bars and by prolonging upwards the lower edge of the rear side windows across the C-pillar to the rear hatch. Final prototype testing was conducted at the Opel Test Facility in Dudenhofen, in addition to load duration tests by Bitter at the Hydropulseur facility of Baur. The Bitter CD was displayed, with great success, at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show, where Erich Bitter took 176 orders for his stylish new coupe. However, the 1973 oil crisis led to the cancellation of most orders. Despite this, production commenced later that same year at Baur GmbH. The target of 200 units a year was never realised, and Bitter sold 395 units in total. This car is nr. 258, first registered in 1977 and shows only 30920km on the clock! Very nice original condition with new Bilstein Shockabsorbers front and rear, complete new stainless steel exhaust system, new tyres…last owner since 2017! Fantastic driving GT ready for every long ”Autobahn” trip!!